The distance between Northampton and Nottingham is around 102km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Northampton to Nottingham by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Nottingham.
Take the train to Tamworth and then to Nottingham.
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There are several options for getting from Northampton to Nottingham by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).
The distance between Northampton and Nottingham is around 102km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Northampton and Nottingham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Northampton to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Nottingham. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rugby and Tamworth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.
London Midland, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Northampton and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Northampton and Nottingham. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Northampton and Nottingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Northampton and Nottingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the bus to Nottingham. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Northampton and Nottingham. The distance is around 104km (65 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Nottingham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £8 ($9).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 25m | £8($9) | twice daily | 102km (64 miles) |
Train | 1h 45m | £40($47) | hourly | 138km (86 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | £19($22) | on demand | 104km (65 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
Stagecoach Midlands
The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.